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Progress Tour Women's Championships: Katie Boulter on lockdown & an unexpected flatmate

Lockdown came at just the wrong time for Katie Boulter.

Apart from the fact she had just rediscovered some of her best tennis after a long injury lay-off, she found herself with a flatmate instead of a flat-sitter.

But sharing her home unexpectedly with fellow player Laura Robson turned out well - excellent caramel shortbread definitely helped - and the break gave her a chance to work on her strength as well as do some volunteering with the elderly.

"I wouldn't say it's been the best time but I've definitely used it productively - I've tried to make it a positive situation," the 23-year-old told BBC Sport before she competes in her first event since the coronavirus pandemic halted the tennis season.